This is our philosophy: Wrap any type of pork in a bready blankie, and you've got a fun, new spin on pigs in a blanket.
8 Creative Pigs in a Blanket Ideas
Updated on Sep. 24, 2024
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Apple-Gouda Pigs in a Blanket
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
For New Year’s, I used to make pigs in a blanket with beef and cheddar. But now I like apple and Gouda for an even better flavor celebration. —Megan Weiss, Menomonie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 82 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Pigs in a Pool
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids love sausages and pancakes but making them during the week was out of the question. I bought the frozen variety on a stick but wasn’t keen on the calories, additives or price. This version of pigs-in-a-blanket is a tasty, thrifty alternative. —Lisa Dodd, Greenville, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
4 mini muffins: 234 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 560mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.
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Pepper Jelly Hogs in a Blanket
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
We are addicted to these grown-up hogs in a blanket! There’s so much flavor for such bite-sized appetizers. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 65 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Ham & Brie Pastries
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 pastries
From the Recipe Creator:
Growing up, I loved pocket pastries. Now, with a busy family, I need quick bites. My spin on the classic ham and cheese delivers as a snack or for supper. —Jennifer Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 144 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Ring of Piggies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This charming plate of piggies looks like a holiday wreath when I drape fresh rosemary in the center. It’s a cute display for merry get-togethers. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 72 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Pork Taquitos
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Taquitos are a popular appetizer and these homemade ones are so much better than the frozen ones in the supermarket. If you want a little more punch to the filling, adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 taquito: 155 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Little Pigs in a Hammock
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Pigs in a blanket aren’t just for kids! Dijon and Camembert transform this children’s favorite into a version that’s perfect for grown-ups. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 211 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Asparagus Wraps
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Asparagus makes lovely finger food, especially wrapped in pastry and tasty filling. Easily assembled, it’s perfect for weeknight noshing or something a little fancier for entertaining. —Linda Hall, Evington, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 139 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
